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I had a great time taking pictures of Stephanie and William and their family a few weeks before Christmas, in December 2011. What a beautiful setting near Greeneville, Tennessee! And what beautiful children! This photo shoot was a lot of fun! Here are some of the pictures from that shoot. Enjoy…

Robert was a high school senior in Virginia Beach, and he graduated last spring. I enjoyed taking his senior pictures one morning on the beach as the sun was coming up, but I’m not sure he like that hour of the day so much! But the light was great… and it’s all about the light. Robert is a freshman this year at Christopher Newport University in Newport News, Virginia.

On Saturday, August 27th, I had the pleasure of photographing the wedding of Beth Zani and Chris Akers in a ceremony that took place near Maryville, Tennessee, at beautiful Twin Cedar Farm. This is a lovely country place for a wedding – complete with a gazebo by a small pond, a horse-drawn wagon ride to the wedding site for all members of the wedding party, and a special horse-drawn coach for the bride and groom. After a lovely ceremony next to the water, the festivities moved inside for some dancing and a buffet meal for the invited guests. It looked like everyone was having a pretty good time! As the evening wound down, the bride and her matron of honor decided they wanted to jump into the pond with their gowns on… and they did! Enjoy this small sample of pictures from the bride and groom’s romantic and special day. Also check out my Facebook site for more pictures from the wedding.

I took these pictures at a rally held back in February 2008, when President Clinton was here campaigning for Hillary, who was running for President in the Democratic primaries. He gave a speech at the Higher Education Center at Virginia Highlands Community College in Abingdon. Here are a few shots from my coverage of that event…

A new product offering from Photography Impressions… A press-printed photo book or coffee table book is a terrific way to preserve the memories of your wedding day for years to come. It’s not only a great format for saving your wedding pictures, but it has supplanted the traditional wedding photo album as the hottest new product offering for wedding photography! Coffee table photo books are also a great idea for preserving photo memories of other noteworthy events in your life – birthdays, family gatherings, vacations – to name a few.

I now offer the beautiful Zen Layflat photo book, made exclusively for pro photographers by Asukabook USA®. This coffee table photo book is a superior quality book that really does lay flat! The durable laminate finish protects the pages, and the patent-pending Zen Layflat binding allows for the full display of your images with no gutter loss. The lay flat books come with a choice of either a laminate matte or glossy page finish and are available in three different lines, each featuring different high-quality cover materials.

The Zen Layflat Impact line of photo books is luxurious in every way, featuring your choice of cover in genuine leather, animal friendly leather, or other available designer materials. These stunning books are showcased in a designable deluxe presentation box that includes a plush felt lining with book holder and DVD or CD placeholder. To see more information about Impact books, including digital swatches of available cover materials, CLICK HERE.

The Zen Layflat EX line of photo books is a mid-priced option, with a beautiful hardcover design and matching book jacket – even designable inside flaps. This book slides neatly into a custom red or black case for secure protection and storage.

Lastly, The Zen Layflat Hardcover book has positioned itself at the lower end of the price spectrum and is perfect for more budget-oriented individuals. This book features a fully designable hard cover and is nicely presented in a frosted plastic case that offers extra protection and easy portability. To see more information about the EX and Hardcover books, CLICK HERE.

All Zen Layflat photo books are available in a variety of sizes, and each can include up to 100 pages of images from your wedding or photo session.